Changes in the media’s approach to disability | Are you having a laugh? TV and Disability
Guests discuss the positive trend of preventing able-bodied actors from playing disabled people, allowing a new generation of disabled actors to break through.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'14''
- Broadcast year: 2010
Curriculum Connection
- PSHE
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Are you having a laugh? TV and Disability
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